William Lyon Phelps (1865–1943) was an American author, critic and scholar. He taught the first American university course on the modern novel. He was a well-known speaker who drew large crowds. He had a radio show, wrote a daily syndicated newspaper column, lectured frequently, and published numerous popular books and articles.
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There is a strange reluctance on the part of most people to admit that they enjoy life.
—William Lyon Phelps
Being educated means to prefer the best not only to the worst but to the second best.
—William Lyon Phelps
Topics: Education
The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality (and character).
—William Lyon Phelps
Topics: Happiness
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